By Josh Clare BKN UK

You read that right. Not boxing its not gloves.and not even your average bare-knuckle scrap…This is bare knuckle MMA, and it’s going down in Hull under the Bad to the Bone banner.

Two UK fighting veterans – Danny “The Cheesecake Assassin” Mitchell and David “One More” Round – are stepping into an unforgiving pit where there’s no room for hiding, no 4oz gloves to protect you, and no place to breathe once that first bell rings. Just fists, elbows, chokes, and a whole lot of grit.

THE ASSASSIN RETURNS

Danny Mitchell is no stranger to the chaos.

A UFC vet, Bellator finisher, and the first man in Bellator history to pull off a Twister, this man didn’t earn the name “Cheesecake Assassin” for being soft.

He’s the grappling guru turned coach of AVT in Leeds and he’s been sharpening killers for years. But now he’s stepping out from behind the pads and back into the spotlight himself.

“I’ve coached world champs, I’ve pulled off the Twister, now it’s time for one more war—for me.” – Mitchell

He’s slick on the ground, dangerous on the feet, and his brain is wired for violence. This isn’t a comeback for the cameras – this is the coach proving once again why he used to be the one everyone ducked.

Danny Mitchell — Danny competing on the UFC

ONE MORE ROUND… ALWAYS

David Round is exactly what his name says—one more.

One more fight. One more war. One more shot at glory.

From MMA brawls in Sweden to BKFC battles on UK soil, the Gangster Prince of Wales is one of the most active and experienced fighters in British combat sports.

His style? Aggressive pressure, looping bombs, and a “fuck it, let’s go” attitude that you can’t teach.

“Bare knuckle MMA? I’ve been doing that in pub car parks before it was trendy. Let’s go.”

David Round ("One More") | MMA Fighter Page | Tapology — David Round competing in MMA

WHAT MAKES THIS ONE DIFFERENT?

This ain’t your typical BKB ruleset.

This is bare knuckle MMA—think knees, elbows, takedowns, ground and pound, and no gloves.

It’s the rawest form of combat possible, and it fits both these lunatics perfectly:

DANNY MITCHELL

– Elite grappling

-Twister submissions

– Former UFC/Bellator

– BJJ black belt

– High fight IQ

DAVID ROUND

– KO power

– Southpaw pressure

– Over 30 pro fights

– Bare-knuckle vet

– Wild cardio and chin

Add to that the BTTB Hull crowd and you’ve got a potential fight of the year. No cage rust. No backing out. No padding.

PREDICTION

This is a mad one to call.

If Mitchell gets his hands on Round early, we could see a vintage submission – maybe even another Twister or some slick neck attack.

But if Round can keep it standing and start throwing those dirty lefts and right hooks in the clinch? Danny’s going to have to dig deep. And we all know David ain’t afraid to bleed for his shot.

But my gut? I’m backing Mitchell by submission in Round 2 – maybe a guillotine after a scrappy clinch exchange.

Either way, this one ain’t going the distance.